Canton Student Loan Foundation

Am I Eligible?

The application criteria are simple.

Career Tech Program

Be a U.S. Citizen that graduated from a Stark County high school or a Stark County resident who was home schooled.

Undergraduate students must:

Be a U.S. Citizen that graduated from a Stark County high school; or a Stark County resident who is eligible to graduate from a Stark County high school, but chose to attend and graduate out of county; or a Stark County resident who was home schooled.
Enroll in school full time ( at least 12 credit hours per term) in a post high school, undergraduate degree-granting program. This includes associate degrees, technical-school and trade school programs.
Have and maintain minimum term and cumulative grade point averages of 2.00.

If you are applying for a North Canton Student Loan you must additionally be:

A permanent resident of the North Canton City School District at the time of application.

Graduate Students must:

Be a U.S. Citizen that graduated from a Stark County high school; or a Stark County resident who was home schooled.
Enroll in school full time ( at least 6-9 credit hours per term) in a graduate degree program.
Have and maintain minimum term and cumulative grade point averages of 3.00.

To receive a student loan from the Foundation the student must:

Have the ability to perform satisfactorily in the degree granting program.
Demonstrate the industry, determination and fortitude to graduate.
Show a proven need for financial assistance beyond what the applicant and family can provide.
Demonstrate a commitment that the money will be repaid per the terms of the loan agreement.

To apply for a student loan:

Fill out the online application click here for Canton Student Loan; click here for North Canton Student Loan; or click here for a Career Tech Application.